The Protector (2005)
A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
Director:
Prachya Pinkaew
Writers:
Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin, Prachya Pinkaew, Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, Napalee.
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Tony Jaa as Kham |
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Petchtai Wongkamlao as Mark |
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Bongkoj Khongmalai as Pla |
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Jin Xing as Madame Rose |
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Nathan Jones as T.K. |
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Johnny Tri Nguyen as Johnny |
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Lateef Crowder as Capoeira Fighter |
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Jonathan Patrick Foo as Wushu Fighter |
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Damian de Montemas as Vincent |
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Winai Poonpermsiri as Fortune Teller |
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David Asavanond as Officer Rick |
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Kittapon Wattanasinchai as Couple on the Street |
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Patrarin Punyanutatam as Couple on the Street |
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Sotorn Ruangruaeng as Kham's Father |
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Sirilapas Kongtrakarn as Goong |
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Natdanai Kongthong as Young Kham |
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Sutanai Buyaketu as Suthep |
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Napat Poori as Suthin |
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Chonlathit Hanyan as Tui |
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Jong Somjai as Mr. Sim |
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Panda Likoudis as Jimmy |
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Kim Nam-young as Mini Mart Owner |
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Sonya Angela Schoeggl as Asian Channel Reporter |
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Kimball Hyunu Pojas as Asian Channel Cameraman |
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Lamond John Dundan as Inspector |
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Richard O. Lowes as Secretary General of Police Bureau |
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Suracha Yaemsri as Suthep's Henchman |
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Kaecha Kampakdee as Suthep's Henchman |
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Saikasem Kantanit as Suthep's Henchman |
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Sakchai Yukhachen as Suthep's Henchman |
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Udorn Takulkaew as Suthep's Henchman |
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Jakkee Buaban as Suthep's Henchman During Songkran Day |
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Chatmongkol Puttraksa as Suthep's Henchman During Songkran Day |
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Pornpatan Toonbua as Suthep's Henchman During Songkran Day |
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Manop Chaisri as Suthep's Henchman During Songkran Day |
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Don Ferguson as Johnny's Henchman |
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Erik Markus Schuetz as Johnny's Henchman |
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Kittiwut Jeannaipanich as Johnny's Henchman |
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Pattama Punnawanichsiri as Johnny's Henchman |
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Watson Wisuwan as Johnny's Henchman |
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Pichet Laetaisong as Johnny's Henchman |
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Tanapol Chuksrida as Johnny's Henchman |
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Mongkol Kaimook as Johnny's Henchman |
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Daniel O'Neill as Vincent's Henchman |
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Colin Stevens as Vincent's Henchman |
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Dean Alexandrou as Vincent's Henchman |
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Gianni Belfiore as Vincent's Henchman |
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Rene Minkwitz as Fortune Teller's Henchman |
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Heinz Ollesch as Fortune Teller's Henchman |
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Phil Pfister as Fortune Teller's Henchman |
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Surasak Chaiaat as Suthep's Friend |
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Kittipat Chainuvat as Suthep's Friend |
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Chalongsak Sirimahasal as Suthep's Friend |
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Somsak Tuangmukda as Suthep's Friend |
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Saharath Suapsua as Gangster |
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Chairath Raksangun as Gangster |
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Yupa Gingjarn as Market Trader |
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Nuttagarn Sangsawang as Market Trader |
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Richara Phanomrat as Blind Folded Boxer |
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Sarunyu Chumsuk as Blind Folded Boxer |
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Apichart Hanbang as Boxing Referee |
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Pattadol Atimokkakul as Children Plying with Elephants in Water |
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Peradol Atimokkakul as Children Plying with Elephants in Water |
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Jeatjumnong Jongjaingam as Children Plying with Elephants in Water |
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Apinun Paengdee as Children Plying with Elephants in Water |
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Korakoj Kairak as Children Plying with Elephants in Water |
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Akekasith Kongsith as Children Plying with Elephants in Water |
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Akekarath Wongma as Children Plying with Elephants in Water |
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Akkaradej Mepathang as Children Plying with Elephants in Water |
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Kanchan Numwat as Master of Oracle Ceremony |
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Poon Samsri as Musician |
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Sumpal Prasande as Musician |
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Neouy Sutaitorn as Musician |
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Vichanon Mhaipom as Musician |
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Somchai Keawlert as Musician |
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Thongchai Samsri as Musician |
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Pirote Kob-u as Musician |
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Tanita Karngngam as Thai Dancer |
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Salwarak Chanasuk as Thai Dancer |
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Sudarat Pimdee as Thai Dancer |
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Gerawan Wangsan as Thai Dancer |
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Puangpaka Poontave as Thai Dancer |
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Sompong Surath as The Jaturungkabarn |
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Surachet Sukboonsong as The Jaturungkabarn |
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Winai Yodjaidee as The Jaturungkabarn |
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Kasem Promdontee as The Jaturungkabarn |
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Ornsiri Kunrajarya as Singer in Safehouse |
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Jittakorn Buaniem as Band |
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Sutin Latthi as Band |
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Eakkasak Kumpakdee as Band |
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Kullapat Duaoyaorchart as Band |
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Chettha Kongmuang as Band |
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Nimponth Chaisirikul as Gangster's Master |
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Jintana Aromyen as Massage Girl |
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Jampagar Sriboonruang as Mango Vendor |
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Andrew Tate as Policeman |
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Sok Pong as Passerby at Sydney Airport |
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Prasit Manasakuljaroun as Chern |
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Hukuang Saepu as Committee Member |
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Pisek Rasanapinij as Committee Member |
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Somkieat Duangpipornnate as Committee Member |
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Jarun Yattanaseth as Committee Member |
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Prasong Siriakkanon as Committee Member |
| Writing | Piyaros Thongdee | Screenplay |
| Writing | Joe Wannapin | Screenplay |
| Writing | Prachya Pinkaew | Screenplay |
| Production | Prachya Pinkaew | Producer |
| Production | Sukanya Vongsthapat | Producer |
| Sound | Howard Drossin | Music |
| Camera | Nattawut Kittikhun | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Stratos Gabrielidis | Editor |
| Directing | Prachya Pinkaew | Director |
| Writing | Kongdej Jaturanrasmee | Screenplay |
| Writing | Napalee | Screenplay |
| Production | Somsak Techaratanaprasert | Executive Producer |
| Production | Akadech Kaewkot | Production Designer |
| Sound | Somkiat Ariyachaipanich | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Sasis Milindavanij | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Payont Permsith | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Jadet Chawang | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Panna Rittikrai | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Chalerm Wongpim | Cinematography |
| Editing | Marut Seelacharoen | Editor |
| Crew | Simon Kook | Stunts |
| Production | Apinan Kongsuoalux | Production Supervisor |
| Crew | Tony Jaa | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| Crew | Panna Rittikrai | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| Production | Quentin Tarantino | Executive Producer |